Tri R Tips BBQ

5664 E Hwy 98, Panama City, FL 32404

American

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tri R Tips BBQ has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Mar 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

Tri R Tips BBQ's latest score of 90 sits above the Panama City average of 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 45F, cheese 45F, approximately 2 hours in reach in. Placed in ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Grease build up on back porch floor.

36-73-4

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground 61F, tri tip beef 51F, potato salad 62F, shredded cheese 57F/53F, per operator, items in cooler less than 2 hours. Cooler was unplugged. Operator plugged cooler in. New temps: Ground beef 55F, potato salad 39F, tri tips beef 49F, shredded cheese 47F, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled pork 117F, operator stirred product to 144F, states lid was open on grill for serving. Closed lid at time of inspection for better heat retention. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Grill added to table on porch, no plan review. **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Children in kitchen area.

43-08-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Cutting food for smoker on table by smoker on back porch.

08B-32-4

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Test kit on hand no longer usable due to being wet.

16-37-1

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Jalapeño scoop handle in product. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Aug 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tri R Tips BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tri R Tips BBQ on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tri R Tips BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tri R Tips BBQ.

How does Tri R Tips BBQ compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Tri R Tips BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Tri R Tips BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tri R Tips BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tri R Tips BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tri R Tips BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tri R Tips BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.

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